Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:6 servings
Yield:
6 servings
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If you like glazed carrots, you’re going to love theseMaple Roasted Carrots. Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness, while adding maple syrup and butter means they become slightly caramelized, intensifying all the flavors. This results in an amazingly flavorful, melt-in-mouth experience. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to save prep time.
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Nutrition Notes
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½poundscarrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal2tablespoonsmelted butter2tablespoonspure maple syrup½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper2teaspoonssnipped fresh chives (Optional)
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Ingredients
1 ½poundscarrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
2tablespoonsmelted butter
2tablespoonspure maple syrup
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
2teaspoonssnipped fresh chives (Optional)
DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F.Stir carrots, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallEquipmentLarge rimmed baking sheetFrequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely, and that makes them perfect for the holiday season or any time you need to juggle a lot in the kitchen all at once. You can make them up to 3 days ahead and store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.Thebest technique for roasting vegetablesis to roast them at higher temperatures. When you roast vegetables at higher temperatures, the natural sugars caramelize until they’re browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. For this recipe, we recommend roasting the carrots at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.For the best results, use a large rimmed baking sheet for roasting. When roasting the carrots, they should be in a single layer with some space around each. This allows air to circulate around them so that they brown evenly. Overcrowding the carrots will steam them instead of roasting them.Our recipe includes butter, so it is not vegan. However, you can use vegan butter or olive oil instead. Be sure to check that the maple syrup you choose is certified vegan, as some brands may include additives like honey.The best way to store this carrot side dish is in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about 3 days. You can reheat the carrots in the microwave, but for better results, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.While we recommend maple syrup, you can also use brown sugar or honey if you prefer. Just be cautious not to use too much.If you’re looking for a richer flavor, choose a darker maple syrup. The lightest syrup is typically reserved for pancakes.EatingWell.com, January 2018
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.Stir carrots, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallEquipmentLarge rimmed baking sheetFrequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely, and that makes them perfect for the holiday season or any time you need to juggle a lot in the kitchen all at once. You can make them up to 3 days ahead and store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.Thebest technique for roasting vegetablesis to roast them at higher temperatures. When you roast vegetables at higher temperatures, the natural sugars caramelize until they’re browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. For this recipe, we recommend roasting the carrots at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.For the best results, use a large rimmed baking sheet for roasting. When roasting the carrots, they should be in a single layer with some space around each. This allows air to circulate around them so that they brown evenly. Overcrowding the carrots will steam them instead of roasting them.Our recipe includes butter, so it is not vegan. However, you can use vegan butter or olive oil instead. Be sure to check that the maple syrup you choose is certified vegan, as some brands may include additives like honey.The best way to store this carrot side dish is in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about 3 days. You can reheat the carrots in the microwave, but for better results, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.While we recommend maple syrup, you can also use brown sugar or honey if you prefer. Just be cautious not to use too much.If you’re looking for a richer flavor, choose a darker maple syrup. The lightest syrup is typically reserved for pancakes.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Stir carrots, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
Equipment
Large rimmed baking sheet
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely, and that makes them perfect for the holiday season or any time you need to juggle a lot in the kitchen all at once. You can make them up to 3 days ahead and store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.Thebest technique for roasting vegetablesis to roast them at higher temperatures. When you roast vegetables at higher temperatures, the natural sugars caramelize until they’re browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. For this recipe, we recommend roasting the carrots at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.For the best results, use a large rimmed baking sheet for roasting. When roasting the carrots, they should be in a single layer with some space around each. This allows air to circulate around them so that they brown evenly. Overcrowding the carrots will steam them instead of roasting them.Our recipe includes butter, so it is not vegan. However, you can use vegan butter or olive oil instead. Be sure to check that the maple syrup you choose is certified vegan, as some brands may include additives like honey.The best way to store this carrot side dish is in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about 3 days. You can reheat the carrots in the microwave, but for better results, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.While we recommend maple syrup, you can also use brown sugar or honey if you prefer. Just be cautious not to use too much.If you’re looking for a richer flavor, choose a darker maple syrup. The lightest syrup is typically reserved for pancakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, and that makes them perfect for the holiday season or any time you need to juggle a lot in the kitchen all at once. You can make them up to 3 days ahead and store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
Thebest technique for roasting vegetablesis to roast them at higher temperatures. When you roast vegetables at higher temperatures, the natural sugars caramelize until they’re browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. For this recipe, we recommend roasting the carrots at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
For the best results, use a large rimmed baking sheet for roasting. When roasting the carrots, they should be in a single layer with some space around each. This allows air to circulate around them so that they brown evenly. Overcrowding the carrots will steam them instead of roasting them.
Our recipe includes butter, so it is not vegan. However, you can use vegan butter or olive oil instead. Be sure to check that the maple syrup you choose is certified vegan, as some brands may include additives like honey.
The best way to store this carrot side dish is in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about 3 days. You can reheat the carrots in the microwave, but for better results, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.
While we recommend maple syrup, you can also use brown sugar or honey if you prefer. Just be cautious not to use too much.
If you’re looking for a richer flavor, choose a darker maple syrup. The lightest syrup is typically reserved for pancakes.
EatingWell.com, January 2018
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)98Calories4gFat15gCarbs1gProtein
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